here i go again, getting a second yorkie... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Little mama · 10-09-2012, 04:34 PM

Ok hers is the deal. I always look at the classifies , Petfinder, rescue sites. Just to see...i torture myself with the"idea"of adding another. Just like with my kids i have a dream in my head of the two playing nicely, running around... Well Allie is 3 years old, 8lbs,spayed,pad trained, pretty good little dog.
Well i find a 2 1/2 year old male, neutered,7 lbs, pad trained, darker coloring (, which i like) and he's really cute. The family is rehoming him, because of new baby,( my boys are 17 &14, they could care less, Allie is all mine) and the family is busy with work, school,...yeah yeah.
I know expenses will double. I'm prepared for that.

Pros: I always wanted another.
Very similar to Allie ( size wise)
They only want 200.00 for him.
Pad Trained, healthy,utd on shots and meds.

Cons: we have a good routine here.
Allie seems happy
We rent and will be moving in February, harder to find something with 2?

I just don't want to upset the balance in the house. Things are going good.
I don't want Allie to suffer. I "think" she's ok with other dogs, very submissive on walks when she sees them. But what about in her own home. The lady is expecting an email from me...I'm soooo confused. I've always been so impulsive and just want to make the right decision. I wish we could have a trial run.
Oh his name is Charlie. ( if i was to ever get another that is the name i like)ughhh not making this decision easy...help!

kjc · 10-09-2012, 04:44 PM

You won't be happy till you try it. It is more work and supervision on your part, but twice the love and fun!

Lap Princess · 10-09-2012, 04:46 PM

Trust your instincts. Sounds like more pros than cons in your mind. In reality is there ever a perfect time to add to the family? They sound like a good match. All the signs are there. If the dog is healthy, you can afford the additional expense, time, etc.,why not?

There will of course be an adjustment period, but that's to be expected with moving anyway, let alone getting another dog. And getting an adult is much easier than raising a puppy.

If it were me, i'd go for it!

Little mama · 10-09-2012, 04:51 PM

I know!!!! That's my problem. I will always wonder what if...we have a day weekend coming up, I want to ask if i can try and see how they do.

Lap Princess · 10-09-2012, 04:53 PM

You should! If you could introduce them in a neutral territory, see how they would be together. Betcha you'd come home with Charlie!

Little mama · 10-09-2012, 04:54 PM

I knew posting this most every one would be like go for it!!! I love it! My coworkers and friends are like are you crazy? They just don't get it!

Lap Princess · 10-09-2012, 04:57 PM

They must not have yorkies, haha!

kjc · 10-09-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Little mama

I knew posting this most every one would be like go for it!!! I love it! My coworkers and friends are like are you crazy? They just don't get it!

Non Yorkie owners don't 'get it', lol!

Yorkie owners are like, How can you just have one?????

For $200, I'd get him, and if things didn't work out (which I know they will) I'd rehome the dog or give him to a rescue, for his sake and safety.

mugwee1 · 10-09-2012, 05:05 PM

I would get him. sounds perfect to me. double the fun and kisses. and since he is already 2 years old you won't have the puppy mess. Hoping to see pictures soon.
Anne/luci

Little mama · 10-09-2012, 05:35 PM

Ok i emailed her and she lives 5 min away. We r going to meet on Sunday...yikes am i really doing this?!!!

kjc · 10-09-2012, 05:58 PM

WooHoo! Congratulations!

PS: Best way to get dogs to bond is to walk them together... don't give them time to disagree... just start them walking. If they are tending to argue... walk faster... wear them out before you put them in a room together.

Little mama · 10-09-2012, 06:34 PM

she emailed me back already and said exactly what I wanted to hear, if in a few weeks it is not working out she would take him back!!!I guess I get to try my hand at this 2 yorkie thing!! We meet Saturday at 11 , I already ask if we could meet outside and then go for a walk. Like I said Allie is really submissive outside on walks (she rolls over and gives her belly) But inside I have no clue, We have never had another dog inside! should be interesting! I think i attached a pic of Charlie, this is the one she had posted. It may be a few months old.

Cirlonde · 10-09-2012, 06:54 PM

Just to chime in...I was in a similar boat not too long ago. I thought I really, really wanted a second Yorkie but I had all the same hesitations that you are mentioning! I didn't want it to rock the boat or ruin the good thing that I had with Chloe (my 3yr old Yorkie). However, last month my husband and I came across the "one" and it has been wonderful! Within a week, the new puppy (Karli) and Chloe were getting along and playing. Chloe has not seemed depressed or upset. It was definitely the right decision for us. I think you can make anything work if you want it badly enough. Good luck!
-C

Verbena · 10-09-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lap Princess

You should! If you could introduce them in a neutral territory, see how they would be together. Betcha you'd come home with Charlie!

I was thinking the same thing. Bring them together!

Verbena · 10-09-2012, 07:14 PM

he is a cutie

10-09-2012, 04:34 PM	#1
Little mama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft myers,fl usa Posts: 169	here i go again, getting a second yorkie... Ok hers is the deal. I always look at the classifies , Petfinder, rescue sites. Just to see...i torture myself with the"idea"of adding another. Just like with my kids i have a dream in my head of the two playing nicely, running around... Well Allie is 3 years old, 8lbs,spayed,pad trained, pretty good little dog. Well i find a 2 1/2 year old male, neutered,7 lbs, pad trained, darker coloring (, which i like) and he's really cute. The family is rehoming him, because of new baby,( my boys are 17 &14, they could care less, Allie is all mine) and the family is busy with work, school,...yeah yeah. I know expenses will double. I'm prepared for that. Pros: I always wanted another. Very similar to Allie ( size wise) They only want 200.00 for him. Pad Trained, healthy,utd on shots and meds. Cons: we have a good routine here. Allie seems happy We rent and will be moving in February, harder to find something with 2? I just don't want to upset the balance in the house. Things are going good. I don't want Allie to suffer. I "think" she's ok with other dogs, very submissive on walks when she sees them. But what about in her own home. The lady is expecting an email from me...I'm soooo confused. I've always been so impulsive and just want to make the right decision. I wish we could have a trial run. Oh his name is Charlie. ( if i was to ever get another that is the name i like)ughhh not making this decision easy...help!

10-09-2012, 04:44 PM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	You won't be happy till you try it. It is more work and supervision on your part, but twice the love and fun! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-09-2012, 04:46 PM	#3
Lap Princess Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: with my Yorklet! Posts: 1,356	Trust your instincts. Sounds like more pros than cons in your mind. In reality is there ever a perfect time to add to the family? They sound like a good match. All the signs are there. If the dog is healthy, you can afford the additional expense, time, etc.,why not? There will of course be an adjustment period, but that's to be expected with moving anyway, let alone getting another dog. And getting an adult is much easier than raising a puppy. If it were me, i'd go for it! __________________ _______________________________________ Inga - Loved by Lexie

10-09-2012, 04:53 PM	#5
Lap Princess Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: with my Yorklet! Posts: 1,356	You should! If you could introduce them in a neutral territory, see how they would be together. Betcha you'd come home with Charlie! __________________ _______________________________________ Inga - Loved by Lexie

10-09-2012, 04:57 PM	#7
Lap Princess Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: with my Yorklet! Posts: 1,356	They must not have yorkies, haha! __________________ _______________________________________ Inga - Loved by Lexie

10-09-2012, 04:51 PM	#4
Little mama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft myers,fl usa Posts: 169	I know!!!! That's my problem. I will always wonder what if...we have a day weekend coming up, I want to ask if i can try and see how they do.

10-09-2012, 04:54 PM	#6
Little mama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft myers,fl usa Posts: 169	I knew posting this most every one would be like go for it!!! I love it! My coworkers and friends are like are you crazy? They just don't get it!

10-09-2012, 05:05 PM	#9
mugwee1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pa. Posts: 861	Go for it. Double the pleasure. I would get him. sounds perfect to me. double the fun and kisses. and since he is already 2 years old you won't have the puppy mess. Hoping to see pictures soon. Anne/luci

10-09-2012, 05:35 PM	#10
Little mama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft myers,fl usa Posts: 169	Ok i emailed her and she lives 5 min away. We r going to meet on Sunday...yikes am i really doing this?!!!

10-09-2012, 05:58 PM	#11
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	WooHoo! Congratulations! PS: Best way to get dogs to bond is to walk them together... don't give them time to disagree... just start them walking. If they are tending to argue... walk faster... wear them out before you put them in a room together. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 10-09-2012 at 06:00 PM.

10-09-2012, 06:34 PM	#12
Little mama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft myers,fl usa Posts: 169	she emailed me back already and said exactly what I wanted to hear, if in a few weeks it is not working out she would take him back!!!I guess I get to try my hand at this 2 yorkie thing!! We meet Saturday at 11 , I already ask if we could meet outside and then go for a walk. Like I said Allie is really submissive outside on walks (she rolls over and gives her belly) But inside I have no clue, We have never had another dog inside! should be interesting! I think i attached a pic of Charlie, this is the one she had posted. It may be a few months old. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2012, 06:54 PM	#13
Cirlonde YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, United States Posts: 402	Just to chime in...I was in a similar boat not too long ago. I thought I really, really wanted a second Yorkie but I had all the same hesitations that you are mentioning! I didn't want it to rock the boat or ruin the good thing that I had with Chloe (my 3yr old Yorkie). However, last month my husband and I came across the "one" and it has been wonderful! Within a week, the new puppy (Karli) and Chloe were getting along and playing. Chloe has not seemed depressed or upset. It was definitely the right decision for us. I think you can make anything work if you want it badly enough. Good luck! -C __________________ (`•.¸Proud Momma of Chloe Belle and Karli Sue¸.•´) ~.•* Jersey's Four Leaf Clovers *•.~

10-09-2012, 07:14 PM	#15
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	he is a cutie Last edited by Verbena; 10-09-2012 at 07:16 PM.